Hotel Praia
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Hotel Praia is worth booking if you want a central four-star base in Nazaré with a well-rated buffet breakfast and a gym, at a reference price close to our Best Value pick. Skip it if a proper pool matters to you, because guests describe the rooftop pool as small and caps are mandatory.
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This is our Luxury pick in Nazaré. It suits couples and families who want the beach, restaurants, shops and the funicular close by. Guests rate the location 9.5 out of 10, the strongest number in its profile.
The listing mentions family rooms, a gym, air conditioning and a terrace, and it is tagged as pet friendly. If you travel with a dog, confirm the pet policy and any fee directly.
Skip it if the pool is your main reason to book. It is on the roof, guests call it small, and caps are required. Note too that this is a four-star hotel: our method prefers five stars and only accepts a four-star fallback scoring at least 8.5.
Location and getting around
The address is Avenida Vieira Guimaraes, 39, in what the booking platform calls the top-rated area of Nazaré. Guests describe a central setting steps from the beach.
The Ermida da Memória da Nazaré is about 0.8 km away, roughly 10 minutes on foot, and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré about 0.9 km, around 11 minutes.
Alcobaça Monastery is about 9.6 km away, roughly 120 minutes on foot. That is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi. All walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified.
What guests say
The score is 8.7 out of 10 from 4,983 reviews, a large sample for a town this size.
Praise centres on two things. One is the location, close to the sand, places to eat, shops and the funicular. The other is breakfast: a varied buffet with fresh fruit and local pastries, listed as American and buffet style.
The main complaint is the rooftop pool. It has views, but guests dislike the mandatory caps and its small size. Our data does not cover room size, noise or renovation, so read recent reviews for those.
Price and value against our other two picks
We saw a reference price of €110 per night for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, against a sample median of €92.78. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Hotel Ancora Mar, came in at €62 per night with a score of 8.3 and two stars. Our Best Value pick, Hotel Mar Bravo, scored 8.9 with three stars, and at €116 per night it was slightly more expensive than Hotel Praia on those dates.
So for a little less than the Best Value pick you get four stars, a gym and a pool, even if the pool has limits. Whether breakfast is included was not assessed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 6 eligible properties in Nazaré. Hotel Praia was joint second on guest score, and with four official stars and a score above 8.5 it met the bar for our Luxury slot. Nearly 5,000 reviews give that score real weight.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is in your rate and read the cancellation terms. If you plan to swim, confirm the pool is open on your dates and pack a cap; the gym and pool may have hours or fees.
Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed, so look at recent reviews before paying.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hotel Praia close to the beach in Nazaré?
Yes. Guests describe it as central and steps from the beach, restaurants, shops and the funicular. Its location score is 9.5 out of 10.
Does Hotel Praia have a pool?
Yes, a rooftop pool with views. Guests say it is small and caps are mandatory, so pack one and check opening times.
How much does Hotel Praia cost per night?
We saw a reference price of €110 per night for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Can I walk to Alcobaça Monastery from the hotel?
Not realistically. It is about 9.6 km, roughly 120 minutes on foot, so use public transport or a taxi.
Is breakfast good at Hotel Praia?
Guests praise the varied buffet with fresh fruit and local pastries. Whether it is included depends on the rate, so check before you book.